"The Tragedy of Hamlet"--William Shakespeare

Considered one of Shakespeare's finest plays, "Hamlet" is a very moving tragedy. If you have just read or seen it, this should be easy. If it has been a while, it may be a bit harder. See how well you know plot summary and quotations. Have fun!

#1 At the beginning of the play, how does Francisco say his guard watch has been?

#2 Bernardo is explaining how he last saw the Ghost when Marcellus interrupts because he sees it. Who questions it first?

MarcellusBernardoHamletHoratioFrancisco

#3 Who are the courtiers sent to Norway to tell Old Fortinbras about his nephew's pestering of Norway?

Rosencrantz and GuildensternCornelius and VoltemandReynaldo and OsricMarcellus and BernardoFrancisco and Laertes

#4 In what ways are Fortinbras and Hamlet similar?

Their fathers have died.Their uncles have taken control.They are about the same age.They are well liked by the plebeians.All of the above

#5 What is/are Claudius's main reason(s) for killing his brother, the Old King Hamlet?

"O that jealousy, for which revenge is sweetest!""...the incestuous pleasure of his bed; At gaming, swearing...""The riches of my gilded coffers""My crown, mine own ambition, and my queen.""The power I rule still rules me yet."

#7 "Or are you like the painting of a sorrow,
A face without a heart?"
Who says this to whom?

Claudius to LaertesHamlet to OpheliaHamlet to GertrudeLaertes to OpheliaHamlet says this to himself.

#8 Who is the first to mention "springes to catch woodcocks"?

HamletLaertesPoloniusClaudiusOphelia

#9 Shakespeare is famous for his puns. Complete this pun, said by Hamlet to King Claudius in the beginning of the play. This is the first time Hamlet speaks; it is an aside to the audience.
"A little more than _____, and less than _____!"